Saturday, September 13, 2008

16. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (2005)The Love at Stake Series Book 1Length: 371 pagesGenre: Paranormal RomanceStarted: 8 September 2008Finished: 13 September 2008Where did it come from? From a Library Book SaleHow long has it been on my TBR pile? Since 22 July 2008Why do I have it? I like paranormal romance and Kerrelyn Sparks is a new author for me

For my #11 challenge (Read a Series Book), I read How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks. This is Love at Stake Series Book 1. Roman Draganesti is a vampire with a problem: he lost a fang biting something he shouldn't. Now he has one night to reimplant his fang before his healing abilities take over, leaving him a lopsided eater for all eternity.

Shanna Whelan is a dentist with a problem: she is a dentist with a fear of blood. After she witnesses a gruesome murder, she's also on the run from the Russian mob. When Roman rescues her from an attempt on her life, she wonders if she's found the one man who can protect her.

Although the attraction between them is immediate and hot, can Shanna overcome her fear of blood to reimplant Roman's fang? And once she does, can she stay alive long enough to outwit an insane Russian vampire assassin bent on her destruction. I liked this paranormal romance and give it a B+!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

15. The Gift by Julie Garwood (1991)The Crown's Spies Series Book 3Length: 373 pagesGenre: Historical RomanceStarted: 1 September 2008Finished: 7 September 2008Where did it come from? From WalmartHow long has it been on my TBR pile? Since 5 May 2008Why do I have it? I like historical romance and Julie Garwood as an author

For my #15 challenge (Title Has Two Words), I read The Gift by Julie Garwood. As a child bride, Sara Winchester had dreamed of the day when her husband, Nathan, Marquess St. James would arrive to claim her heart and take her away from her family. Charmingly innocent, she dismissed the ancient feud which divided her family from Nathan's. She had no idea of Nathan's past as the infamous pirate, Pagan. The man who arrived to claim her was perplexing, arrogant and sinfully handsome.

Nathan had never bared his soul to another woman but soon he was utterly beguiled by Sara's sweet, defiant ways. Aboard his ship the Seahawk, Sara was brave, imperious and determined to win his heart completely - yet upon their return to England, her love would be sorely tested by a vile conspiracy designed to tear Sara and Nathan apart. I give this regency romance an A+!

About Me

I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but moved to America when I was five a half. My parents owned two Irish restaurants - one in Albany, New York the other in Dennisport, Cape Cod. I host an Irish radio program with my mom in upstate New York called 'Proud to be Irish'. I'm an avid reader, love history (mainly Irish history), writing, listening to music, and arts and crafts. I also love to laugh and meet new people. I am cheerfully owned by three adorable eight year old rescue cats named Ruby, Leila and Lollipop.